How to pronounce fledged
Say it like FLEJD. Fledged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLEJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fledged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fledged
American and British speakers say fledged in essentially the same way: /flɛdʒd/ in the US and /flɛdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEJD.
What does fledged mean?
- Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.
- simple past and past participle of fledge How to pronounce fledge
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Words that rhyme with fledged
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Questions about saying fledged
How do you pronounce fledged?
Say FLEJD. The American pronunciation is /flɛdʒd/. In British English it is /flɛdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fledged?
Fledged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLEJD.
Do Americans and Brits say fledged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /flɛdʒd/ and the British form is /flɛdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.